Ronni Gamzu
If the COVID-19 morbidity rate increases, “we will need to stop and maybe tighten the restrictions,” warns the Israeli premier.
The 49-year-old professor, currently director of the health division of Maccabi Healthcare Services, will replace professor Ronni Gamzu.
Coronavirus Project Coordinator Ronni Gamzu says that though the ultra-Orthodox cities of Bnei Brak and Elad still have significant morbidity rates, they are eligible to lose their “red” classification.
Netanyahu demands probe after brawl erupts during police break-up of wedding for lockdown violations
Police and the bride’s family offered contrasting versions of events with officers saying they were attacked as they shut down the celebration.
Coronavirus antibodies were found in 5.5 percent of the population—far short of the figure required for “herd immunity,” according to the ministry.
Israel Security Agency head Nadav Argaman is said to join the growing list of top Israeli officials to flout lockdown restrictions.
The legislation, which heavily restricts public demonstrations and group prayers, will now remain in effect until next at least Oct. 14.
Decisions regarding the national lockdown have been deferred until next week, when more comprehensive COVID-19 data is available.
The government considers imposing new restrictions on the private sector, as well as limiting prayer services on Yom Kippur, which could spark a coalition crisis.
The government is set to fast-track a vote on a shutdown to start on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
The decision applies to all grades, but exempts students in special education and youth at risk.
Slated to start on Sept. 6, it designates areas as green, yellow, orange or red, and imposes restrictions based on infection rates.
